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Demand for Idaho dairy products such as cheese is increasing as result of drought conditions in New Zealand and the continued demand in China for dairy products. Prices for dairy products are rising, says Mark Lopshire of WOW Logistics.

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Increased demand for cheaper cheese in emerging markets, such as the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe, has inspired Ingredion Germany to boost production and development of its analogue and processed cheese starches, said Principal Dairy Application Technologist Corinna Faustmann. The market demand for such ingredients is still high in established markets, such as Europe, and presents the company with "a big opportunity ... all over the world," Faustmann said.

Nutritionists do not always agree on what types of fat people should consume for better health or how much, but the science is clear that saturated fat is worse than unsaturated fat, according to the Consumers Union. Data have also linked omega-3 fats to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease while evidence varies on whether excess omega-6 fat may promote inflammation.

Dairy Partners is in talks with Canadian dairy processor Saputo to buy the company's mozzarella facility in Wales, a plant Saputo had planned to close. Saputo would not reveal details of the possible sale but confirmed that discussions are underway now and will soon be finalized. Saputo also is closing a German facility, a move that will complete its exit from Europe.

Danone's Portland, Ore.-based YoCream business is surging, thanks to continued consumer interest in soft-serve frozen yogurt. YoCream sells to independent frozen yogurt shops. "The industry of frozen yogurt keeps exploding in the U.S.," said Danone's head of foodservice in the U.S., Yann Audebert, who is based in New York.